controls Flashcards
1
Q
what are control results used for?
A
Control results are used for comparison with the results of treatment
groups
2
Q
negative control
A
The negative control provides results in the absence of a treatment.
3
Q
positive control
A
A positive control is a treatment that is included to check that the system
can detect a positive result when it occurs.
4
Q
placebos
A
Placebos can be included as a treatment without the presence of the
independent variable being investigated.
5
Q
placebo effect
A
Placebo effect is a measurable change in the dependent variable as a
result of a patient’s expectations, rather than changes in the independent
variable.
